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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.83, 671.77 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.83, 671.77 and 155.35 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.83 : 671.77 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.83/671.77 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.83x = 671.77 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.83x = 104,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,359.47/447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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